Orthopedic surgery
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Orthopedic surgery

Introduction Orthopedic surgery, often known as orthopedics (also written orthopedics), is the area of surgery dedicated to treating disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons treat congenital issues, degenerative diseases, infections, cancer, musculoskeletal trauma, and spine ailments utilizing both surgical and nonsurgical treatments. Originating from the Ancient Greek terms orthos (“correct”, “straight”) and paidion (“child”),…